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Lawsuit to reveal incomes of Russian state corporation heads dismissed

The Presnensky District Court in Moscow has dismissed the lawsuit filed by opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Party of Progress to order the government to publish information about the incomes of some state corporation CEOs.

16:47 21.01.2015

Russian Prosecutor General’s Office reports 150% price hikes on some foods

Regional prices for some foods in Russia have recently soared by 150 percent, says Marina Gridneva, Spokesperson for the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office.

16:02 21.01.2015

Yukos Capital wants Russia to recognize Paris court ruling on unpaid loans

Luxembourg-registered Yukos Capital S.a.r.l. (Yukos) has filed a claim with a Commercial court in Tomsk seeking to recognize the ruling of the international court on its litigation versus Russian Tomskneft over three unpaid loan agreements.

13:46 21.01.2015

Cambodian court issues warrant for Russian businessman over island development

A Preah Sihanouk province court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian and Cambodian national Nikolai Doroshenko in a case regarding the rights to the investment projects on four islands located near the resort town of Sihanoukville, RIA Novosti reports citing the press secretary of Doroshenko's business partner, infamous Russian developer Sergei Polonsky.

12:40 21.01.2015

Moscow Charlie Hebdo protester faces up to 5 years in prison

Muscovite Mark Galperin, who was jailed for eight days for unauthorized protest in support of Charlie Hebdo victims, is now facing criminal prosecution, up to five years in prison.

12:18 21.01.2015

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025